Beat together sugar and eggs. Alternately add flour and buttermilk. Stir in baking soda. Add whipping cream, then margarine. Stir in cardamom. Cook in heart-shaped waffle iron following manufacturer's instructions. Avoid greasing iron; use non-stick cooking spray if necessary. Serve waffles with berry jam. Each waffle contains about: 267 calories; 108 mg sodium; 70 mg cholesterol; 7 grams fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams protein; 0.09 gram fiber. Source: These are the waffles served at the Norwegian Seamen's Church in San Pedro. Arlene McGogy, church secretary, says the waffles are not served for breakfast, but as a dessert with berry jam rather than butter and syrup. Heart-shaped waffle irons, both manual and electric; are available at Scandinavian shops and some general cookware stores. By: L.A. Times, 2/10/94, page H22 -----